Can anyone tell me which panel I need to remove underneath to get to the oil drain plug on a 2008 320 CDI? I assume standard or metric socket for the oil plug and not some torx or funky bolt head? Attempting my first try at doing the oil change & don't really wanna use oil extractor via dipstick. TIA.

 

its most likley the second panel from the front, i just changed the oil on my e63 and had to remove this panel to access the oil pan. 8mm socket for the pan bolts and maybe a 13mm for the drain plug

good luck nothing hard about it

 

Just the front one. Standard socket for the plug. I did it myself not that long ago. Just make sure you have the right tool to change the oil filter.
PS: I'm just 100mi north of you.

 

Thanks for reply guys! Doing oil change in the next week or two. Go Pack Go!

 

German cars have crush washers under the drain plug and these are replaced every time they are removed. Have one on hand before you start.

 

ANOTHER good reason to suck the oil out from the top!

 

Just confirmed this weekend that it is the front panel you have to remove to access oil drain plug. Didn't even need to lift the vehicle. It was a messy chore mainly cuz of stupid felt padding around the oil pan partially covering the opening and soaking up oil. I got a Fumoto plug on order to simplify and keep it clean for future oil changes.